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Riverview High junior Luis Castaneda finished second in the discus.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 29, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luis Castaneda

The Riverview High thrower is tops in Class 4A in the discus (171 feet, 11 inches) as of March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
  • By David Conway |
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Kate Howard looks forward to continue her advocacy about organ donations with the help of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • April 15, 2023
Lakewood Ranch woman advocates for more to register as organ donors

After her husband suffered a fatal brain injury, Kate Howard saw the impact that being an organ donor can have on others.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA senior defensive back Jack Taraska.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • November 7, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Taraska

The ODA football senior has set a program record with five interceptions in his first year of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Loree Pogue, Midge Saint, Lori Zandi and Jane Imperiale were bell-ringers for the Salvation Army in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • December 22, 2023
Salvation Army bell-ringers shatter fundraising goal in Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch crew of Salvation Army bell-ringers smashed their goal of collecting $10,000 at Publix this holiday season.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The new 120,000-square-foot Sarasota County Administration Center will be next to Celery Fields in Fruitville Commons just east of I-75.
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 30, 2023
Sarasota County breaks ground on new administration center

Staff is expected to vacate the current downtown headquarters and occupy the new building in late 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bounce houses shut down due to high winds, but Bradenton resident Brody Pawelkoski, 3, got a quick bounce in beforehand.
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 12, 2024
Bounce houses take over Nathan Benderson Park

The Big Bounce America is billed as the "biggest touring inflatable event in the world."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Strandhus, a modern Lido Shores estate, will be one of the homes discussed during MOD Week. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin |
  • November 7, 2022
MOD Weekend celebrates architects at work in the tropics and beyond

Architects and scholars will tour local Sarasota homes and talk about what homes in tropical climates around the world have in common.

  • Arts + Culture
Alessandro Di Ferdinando, Antonio Mancini and Giancarlo Di Cosmo
  • By Petra Rivera |
  • April 22, 2024
New Italian restaurant opens on St. Armands Circle

The highly anticipated Italian restaurant, 15 South By Napulè, will be the best of both worlds with an intimate restaurant downstairs and a lively bar and dance floor upstairs.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Although The Bay Park Conservancy has already obtained site plan approval for the first 10-acre phase of the project, the private organization hopes to streamline the city’s review of future phases. File rendering
  • By David Conway |
  • November 18, 2021
City streamlines review of bayfront project

After a long line of questioning, the City Commission agreed to modify its oversight of The Bay Sarasota project, delegating more responsibility to staff and a private partner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Cresswind Lakewood Ranch |
  • October 26, 2023
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch Offers an Active 55 + Lifestyle for New Home Buyers

The only actively selling active-adult community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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Scott Wilson has taken golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, England, Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, and New Zealand, among other countries.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 31, 2023
Lakewood Ranch golf pro links players to unique experiences

Wilson Links company has sent groups to Scotland, England, Ireland and other top golf destinations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Under the terms of a negotiated agreement with neighbors, noise violations at Raffurty’s Bar and Grill could lead to the revocation of the business’s liquor license.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 18, 2021
Main Street bar brokers liquor license compromise

The owner of Raffurty’s Bar and Grill worked with neighbors to establish noise restrictions and other guidelines for the downtown business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota 4-year-old Alona Hymel is in fashion, sporting the beads she collected at the Tribute to Heroes Parade in Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • May 26, 2024
Lakewood Ranch salutes veterans with annual parade

Thousands attended the Tribute to Heroes at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney junior Chris McCorkle (8) sprints downfield against Riverview.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • January 4, 2024
The top Sarasota athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and hard work to excel in their respective sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Commissioner Hines stands on the set of the Access Sarasota studio.
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • February 7, 2019
Commissioner aims to inform one episode at a time

County Commission Chairman Charles Hines aims to inform constituents on current issues in their community through his new Access Sarasota program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Country Club's Anne and Ken Donovan would rather drive their cars than show them.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2022
Lakewood Ranch car show features an Excalibur packed with family memories

The classic car carries more memories than mileage for Country Club couple.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
How to avoid a cookie-cutter downtown
  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 14, 2023
How to avoid a cookie-cutter downtown

A reader writes that Sarasota's appeal depends on its mixture of building heights downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The couple finishes a piece and rests it on a stand.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • July 29, 2020
Surf's Up: Sarasota couple launches surfboard table company

Richard and Gina Brahs put together custom tables in the shape of surfboards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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